Leishmania mexicana amastigote forms (WHO strain MNYC/BZ/62/M379). Amastigotes were grown in axenic culture. The cells were fixed with glutaraldehyde, dehydrated in ethanol, critical-point dried and s...

A scanning electron microscope image of an activated mast cell illustrating the convoluted topography of the cell membrane, which is populated with receptors.

Scanning electron micrograph of red blood cells clearly showing their biconcave disc shape. Human red blood cells are typically 8 microns x 2 microns in size.

Scanning electron micrograph of pancreatic cancer cells. See additional image at CIL:39076.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a lung cancer cell.

Scanning electron microscope image of corn leaf surface.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph showing the stacked membrane discs of the Golgi complex. The Golgi is the area within a cell where many carbohydrates are synthesised, which can be used to modif...

Scanning electron micrograph illustrating bacteria contamination of cells.

Scanning electron micrograph of a diatom showing the two silica based frustule (cell walls). Image also illustrates the regular pattern on the frustule.

Scanning electron micrograph of a myxomycetes (a type of slime mold). This image was collected as part of a study to assess the diversity of myxomycetes in the Atlantic Forest.